1
as in absurd
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter
a movie thriller with such a ridiculous plot that it gets only guffaws from audiences
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a movie comedian who has perfected the ridiculous pratfall
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Recent Examples of ridiculous
To think any policy can anticipate every nuance of every circumstance a student may experience or that a teacher may encounter is ridiculous.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Those changes combine to bump output up to a ridiculous 850 hp and 650 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Musk could start with the most ridiculous waste of money in college sports — the exorbitant coaching contract buyouts whereby schools sign football coaches to 8-year contracts worth $10 million a year, only to fire the coaches two years later and shell out massive amounts of money.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
The series of plays with the Commanders jumping offsides in the NFC championship game to try to stop the play was ridiculous.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Those changes combine to bump output up to a ridiculous 850 hp and 650 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Musk could start with the most ridiculous waste of money in college sports — the exorbitant coaching contract buyouts whereby schools sign football coaches to 8-year contracts worth $10 million a year, only to fire the coaches two years later and shell out massive amounts of money.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
The series of plays with the Commanders jumping offsides in the NFC championship game to try to stop the play was ridiculous.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculous
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With his absurd hair and larger-than-life persona, Trump is a walking meme.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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And next year, and for years to come, through trauma and joy, this seemingly absurd ritual is going to be here.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Know your audience—What one person finds funny, another might not.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Not the most memorable, but Myers’s flail-laughing at his own insufferable jokes remains a pretty funny encapsulation of Musk’s self-satisfied riffing.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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This will especially appeal to the silly preschoolers in the group!—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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Using medieval art as one resource, Ariès pointed out that children were often portrayed as miniature adults, without special attributes, such as plump features or silly behaviors, that might mark them as fundamentally different from their older counterparts.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, comparing body counts and jesting about whether size matters.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Donkey provided comic relief, pathos and friendship to Shrek, with the film praised for its humorous twist on fairy-tale tropes.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is pathetic, as Russia would do everything in their power to interfere in that election.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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This character is just like me – funny and sad, tragic, pathetic and brave, emotionally available but all over the place.—
Stuart Miller,
Orange County Register,
18 Feb. 2025
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Adam Sandler Adam Sandler will always be known, first and foremost, for his comedic skills.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That evening’s ceremony featured two comedic bits that perpetuated stereotypes about Asians.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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But Schreck’s play is approachable, entertaining, amusing and thought-provoking.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some comments on social media call the prank funny and amusing, while others condemned it as immature and gross.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
24 Feb. 2025
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The film follows two determined fathers who engage in a comical battle to enroll their kids in an elite preschool, escalating into an absurd competition with unexpected results.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The laidback energy resonated throughout the entire night, which featured minor goofs from Timothée Chalamet and Jessica Williams along with comical bits reuniting cast members from our favorite shows of the past.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Ridiculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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